I did offer this to a couple members who were gracious enough to decline, because they wouldn't be able to use the ticket. Thanks again for proving that the EH-Net Community truly is a unique one. That being said, the winner this time around surely isn't a third choice. He absolutely deserves it as his contributions to EH-Net over the past year far outweigh his post count. Thanks to Ryan Linn AKA Apollo as he will be attending Black Hat USA on us, EH-Net.

The world's premier technical event for ICT security experts is being held July 27 - 28, 2009. Featuring hands-on training courses and Briefings presentations with lots of new content. Network with thousands of delegates and review products from leading vendors in a relaxed setting, including Sustaining Sponsors Core Security, IOActive, Microsoft, Norman, Qualys and SAINT. At stake is a Passport Admission Ticket worth $1595 ($1995 at the door) that allows entry into the Briefings portion of the event. This year's venue is again Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Participation is the ONLY way to win. Start a thread that sparks lots of interest; share thoughts and experiences; help a newbie... quality is more important than quantity.

Thanks! I will definitely give a recap. Last year was the first time I've had the opportunity to do BH/DC so this isn't my first year, but I do expect my experience to be different. I will write up some thoughts when I'm done, or maybe before in case there are folks who are new who are going. I was very lucky last year and Don put up with me, but I have made some friends and contacts which have definitely kept up over the last year.